Monthly Archives: October 2014

It’s Autumn in the city, and we are embracing the scents and flavors of the season. One of our NoMI Spa nail technicians, Daniela, has offered up a fall beauty tip centered around the art of DIY scrubs:

“Not only is making your own sugar scrubs cost-effective, but they’re also easily adaptable to everyone’s preference. At NoMi Spa, we love to share our DIY recipes with our clients so they can bring the luxury of a spa day into their own homes. If you delight in the autumnal scents of coffee and pumpkin, you can turn them into a sugar scrub as well.

This scrub has a variety of beneficial nutrients for your skin. The sugars help to exfoliate dead skin cells while the coconut oil is a miracle worker for the skin, as it nourishes, is antibacterial and antifungal, and proves to be an excellent moisturizer, all while bearing the scent of cookies. While coffee serves to minimize the appearance of cellulite and tightens the skin, pumpkin and honey smooth and hydrate the skin.

This multi-tasking DIY scrub is perfect to give as a gift, or to make a big batch and save it all for yourself.

There’s still time to delight in our NoMI Spa special for the month of October, our Fall Harvest Manicure & Pedicure! Enjoy a treatment complemented by a recipe for all of your favorite fall treats, as you are enveloped in scents of apple cider, brown sugar, and caramel with our Fall Harvest mani and pedi. Relax and unwind while sipping our apple cider tea and relish in the season’s transition to fall.

The spa special will be available through October 31st, and the cost is $100 per person. Please contact our NoMI Spa team at (312) 239-4200 in order to book your reservation.

We kick off this gloomy Monday by introducing a NoMI staff member with immense knowledge of wine and passion for music, Sommelier Kevin Caravelli.Kevin recently joined NoMI Kitchen after 3 years at acclaimed Chicago restaurant, Alinea.

Favorite Chicago Fall Activity:The fall is a particularly special season for me because my birthday is on Halloween! It’s also a nice time that represents a change of pace; we eat heartier, belly-warming comfort foods and spend more time around the table with family and loved ones. My mother makes the best home-made pumpkin and pecan pies which I look forward to every year!

What’s your favorite item on the NoMI menu?The Colorado Rack of Lamb is new on the NoMI menu for fall and it is a great dish which epitomizes the autumn season. I love the contrast between the spicy, crunchy textured chorizo chips and the subtlety of the lamb.

Something you might not know about him:I am extremely passionate about writing and recording music. My style is reminiscent of the imagery the California Gold Rush of the mid-19th century, a time in our history which is drawn up as romantic, but in fact has deeply sombre undertones. Some of the artists that have influenced me are John Lee Hooker, Gram Parsons, and Television, a punk group from the 70’s. If my music had a scent, it would be tobacco.

If he could bring anyone to NoMI, who would it be and why:
I would bring Alan Lomax, one of the great American field collectors of folk music of the 20th century. He was also a folklorist, ethnomusicologist, archivist, writer, scholar, political activist, oral historian, and film-maker, and has been another major influence on me. I would love to ask him to record with me, and we could drink some wine together in NoMI. I would select a wine with age for us to share, that reminds us of the history of wine as we discuss the history of music.

Thousands of runners will gather at the start line this Sunday morning for the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon event, spanning 26.2 miles of Chicago’s vast and diverse neighborhoods and scenic paths. We are absolutely delighted to host these extraordinary runners at Park Hyatt Chicago as they rest and unwind before and after the big race is finished, and can provide a variety of offerings tailored to each runner’s needs.

We also extend the utmost congratulations to our General Manager, Peter Roth, for inspiring us with his dedication to complete the Chicago Marathon, along with Team Hyatt Thrive, who has raised over $17,000 and counting for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Best of luck at the Marathon, we are so proud of each runner participating in this exemplary challenge!

NoMI Kitchen

As each runner knows, the meal before the race is pivotal to one’s energy levels when the race clock begins. Delight in our hand-cut tagliatelle pasta in NoMI Kitchen, sure to prove to be a delicious pre-race meal as well as effective in nutritional value and allowing for energy input for all 26.2 miles traversed during the Marathon.

NoMI Kitchen is open for lunch from 11:30am-2pm daily, with dinner hours from 5:30pm-10pm. To make a reservation, please contact NoMI Kitchen at (312) 239-4030.

NoMI Spa

Pop into NoMI Spa for a 15-minute Marathon Leg Refresher ($35 USD) to revitalize and pamper your tired legs and feet after your long run! Let experts uplift your weary legs with a Revive & Citrus Aromatherapy blend treatment as you celebrate your distinguished personal record! Appointments will be available from October 13 – 16, 2014 and are based on availability. To reserve your treatment, please contact NoMI Spa at (312) 239-4200.

If you’re still in need of a hotel, we recommend you enjoy our Awaken at the Park Package, which includes a delectable breakfast and late checkout.